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Restaurants‘Ai Pono Cafe

‘Ai Pono Cafe

8 reviewsClosed11am - 5pm
🍔American Restaurant✨Solo Outing👯Group HangoutQuick & EasyJust BecauseCultural👕Casual
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📍283 E 17th St Ste A (Santa Anap), Costa Mesa, CA 92627, US
📞(949) 402-6877
🌐aiponocafe.com
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Business Hours
Tuesday
11am - 5pm
Wednesday
11am - 5pm
Thursday
11am - 5pm
Friday
11am - 4pm6pm - 9pm
Saturday
11am - 4pm6pm - 9pm
Sunday
11am - 7pm

*Business hours may change on holidays

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📍283 E 17th St Ste A (Santa Anap), Costa Mesa, CA 92627, US
📞(949) 402-6877
🌐aiponocafe.com
📋View menu
Business Hours
Tuesday
11am - 5pm
Wednesday
11am - 5pm
Thursday
11am - 5pm
Friday
11am - 4pm6pm - 9pm
Saturday
11am - 4pm6pm - 9pm
Sunday
11am - 7pm

*Business hours may change on holidays

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About

'Ai Pono Cafe brings authentic Hawaiian street food to Costa Mesa, CA, with a casual, cultural atmosphere that feels genuinely spirited. The menu features crowd favorites like crispy fried chicken, Guava Chili-sauced grilled chicken, fresh Ahi Poke, Ahi Katsu, and teriyaki meats served with classic mac salad. Reviewers consistently praise the portion sizes as well worth the price, and the spicy poke bowls draw particular attention for their freshness. The space suits everything from a quick solo lunch to a laid-back group hangout. Vegan and vegetarian options are available, and outdoor seating adds to the relaxed, welcoming feel.

Highlights

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Crispy fried chickenThe fried chicken arrives golden and crunchy, with a satisfying crunch in every bite.
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Fresh ahi pokeSpicy and vibrant, the Ahi Poke is praised for its freshness and bold flavor.
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Guava chili sauceThe signature Guava Chili sauce on grilled chicken is a unique, standout flavor.
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Legit Hawaiian street foodRanked among the top Hawaiian spots in OC by loyal, returning customers.

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